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Mercedes ISD board approves insurance renewal, budget amendments, summer programming and other measures
Summary
At its April meeting the board approved the renewal of the student athletic insurance, budget amendments including child nutrition and an internal‑service fund transfer, renewals and solicitations for several contracts, summer school plans and personnel‑related resolutions; most items passed unanimously.
The Mercedes Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a slate of administrative, budgetary and program items during its April regular meeting, including the renewal of student athletic insurance, a multi‑part budget amendment, contract renewals and the district's summer programming and optional flexible school day applications.
The actions largely passed by unanimous vote. Separate coverage has been published for the board's award of the general‑counsel contract, which passed 4–1 with one abstention.
Votes at a glance
- Student athletic insurance renewal (FY 2025–26): The board approved renewal at the same premium amount as the prior year, $133,575, with no rate changes. Recommendation to renew was presented by district staff; the motion was moved by Mister Hernandez and seconded by Ms. Trevino. Vote: unanimous.
- Budget amendment: The board approved General Operating Budget Amendment No. 5 and an Internal…
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